Bangladesh is an ecological gem with its fertile soil, but it's also particularly vulnerable to ecological disasters, such as massive storms. An informative video profile highlights the delicate balance of beauty and danger. Learners discover the longest continuous beach in the world and the effects of British colonization on the small Asian country. 

Concepts

bangladesh, physical geography, world geography, human geography

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask pupils to view before holding a discussion of the effects of the Rohingya refugee crisis 

Classroom Considerations

• Video 14 of the Countries A-Z playlist
• Use of some terms, such as friend zone, may make the video inappropriate for some classroom settings

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Narrator is often funny, stimulating interest
• Maps, graphics, and other visuals help individuals unpack difficult concepts

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.10 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.10 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.10